Part-time contract · Bay of Plenty, Matamata-Piako and South Waikato

Starting Jan 2027

Love working with kids? Passionate about reducing waste? Help us inspire the next generation of environmental kaitiaki.

Zero Waste Education delivers fun, hands-on waste minimisation lessons to early childhood centres (ECEs) and primary and intermediate schools. Our units are linked to the New Zealand Curriculum and help tamariki understand how what we buy, use and throw away affects the world around us and what they can do about it.

We’re looking for contract Educators to bring our programme to schools and ECEs.

Part-time only

Please note: this is a part-time contract role, not a full-time position. Hours fluctuate depending on how many schools and ECEs book lessons. While ECEs can be taught during school holidays, school terms are only 40 weeks out of the year. This role would suit someone looking for flexible, part-time work, for example, a relief teacher or someone balancing other commitments.

Where

Areas covered may include:

•      Eastern and Western Bay of Plenty, from Ōpōtiki to Waihī Beach

•      Matamata-Piako

•      South Waikato

You’ll travel to schools and ECEs within your allocated area.

What you’ll do

•      Contact your allocated schools and ECEs to book and schedule lessons

•      Deliver engaging, hands-on lessons using our resources and teaching kit

•      Encourage students to ask questions, explore ideas and think about their everyday choices

•      Build positive relationships with teachers and centre staff

•      Keep your teaching records up to date and invoice us monthly

•      You may only teacher in schools, or in ECEs, or both.

What we’re looking for

You must have:

•      Experience educating children

•      A passion for sustainability and waste minimisation

•      A reliable vehicle

•      Confidence managing a class and making learning fun

•      Good organisation and self-management skills (you’ll be self-employed)

•      Basic computer skills

It’s an advantage if you have:

•      Teacher registration (desirable but not essential)

•      Te reo Māori

The successful applicant will need to provide a Ministry of Justice criminal record check.

What we offer

•      Full training in our lesson plans and resources

•      A teaching kit and all the resources you need

•      Flexible, part-time work that makes a real difference in your community

•      Support from a friendly, passionate team

How to apply

Send your CV or any enquiries to [email protected], or post your CV to:

Zero Waste Education
PO Box 2523
Tauranga 3144

Applications close 4pm, Friday 27 November 2026.

Find out more about what we do at www.zerowasteeducation.co.nz

Apply now to start in January 2027